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Secluded Home In Poconos PA

Secluded Home In Poconos PA

Home is located at the end of a street in a quiet association. You won't be able to see your neighbors as it is quite secluded. It backs up to Hickory Run State Park with all its natural wonders such as boulder fields, hiking trails and water falls. It is close to hunting, fishing, white water rafting, skiing, paint ball, horseback riding, lakes and everything the Poconos has to offer.
This is a great location if you're looking to get out and have an adventure or if you're just looking for a quiet get-a-way. The home has a fireplace and wrap around deck allowing you to either snuggle up on cold winter nights or sit outside and enjoy nature Spring through Fall. Deer, bear and wild turkeys are often seen on and around the property.
The association in which this home resides does not have a pool or swimming lake however we are minutes away from Hickory Run State park's lake which we often frequent and highly recommend.
We continue to update the house. In October and November of 2015 we put rug on the steps leading to the lower level, installed a new dishwasher, installed a new 50" flat screen HD TV on an articulating arm in the lower level, and painted the living room, dining room, kitchen and hallways. In March of 2016, we added a large amount of stone to the driveway making it a little more level from the road. View the picture under "photos" to see the difference this made.
On June 23rd 2016, we got new dining room furniture and a new sleeper sofa. We love the new furniture and especially the sleeper sofa and know you will to. Nothing like the old style sleeper sofa with the springs you can feel when you lay down. This one has a memory foam mattress and is a pleasure to sleep on.
On August 14th 2016, we got a new queen size futon for the lower level bedroom.The larger futon makes it a lot more comfortable, both due to the larger size and upgraded mattress.
Please be aware that the new Turnpike entrance is EZPass Only!

Overview

Details

house

1,400
sq. ft.

People

8

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Minimum Stay

2 nights

About the property

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8

Home is located at the end of a street in a quiet association. You won't be able to see your neighbors as it is quite secluded. It backs up to Hickory Run State Park with all its natural wonders such as boulder fields, hiking trails and water falls. It is close to hunting, fishing, white water rafting, skiing, paint ball, horseback riding, lakes and everything the Poconos has to offer.

This is a great location if you're looking to get out and have an adventure or if you're just looking for a quiet get-a-way. The home has a fireplace and wrap around deck allowing you to either snuggle up on cold winter nights or sit outside and enjoy nature Spring through Fall. Deer, bear and wild turkeys are often seen on and around the property.

The association in which this home resides does not have a pool or swimming lake however we are minutes away from Hickory Run State park's lake which we often frequent and highly recommend.

We continue to update the house. In October and November of 2015 we put rug on the steps leading to the lower level, installed a new dishwasher, installed a new 50" flat screen HD TV on an articulating arm in the lower level, and painted the living room, dining room, kitchen and hallways. In March of 2016, we added a large amount of stone to the driveway making it a little more level from the road. View the picture under "photos" to see the difference this made.

On June 23rd 2016, we got new dining room furniture and a new sleeper sofa. We love the new furniture and especially the sleeper sofa and know you will to. Nothing like the old style sleeper sofa with the springs you can feel when you lay down. This one has a memory foam mattress and is a pleasure to sleep on.

On August 14th 2016, we got a new queen size futon for the lower level bedroom.The larger futon makes it a lot more comfortable, both due to the larger size and upgraded mattress.

About Kerry Hummel

We are from the Philadelphia area. Married with five children. I moved here in 2010 when I got a job in the area and our family loved it. I have since moved on in my career and moved back to the Philadelphia area but we couldn't let this house go. We are up all the time and with the new EZ-pass that just opened on the Turnpike, we can make it to our Pocono hide-a-way in no time. When it's not rented, you're sure to find us there.

Kerry Hummel purchased this house in 2010

Why Kerry Hummel chose Poconos

We love it for it's seclusion and proximity to so many things. We take full advantage of all nature has to offer as you'll see from the pics and when you come to visit. Having an open floor plan for the living room, dining room and kitchen make it great for visiting with friends and family.

What makes this house unique

Wood burning fireplace. There's nothing like the smell of a good fire. Very large wrap around deck where you get to look at nothing but the forest and often see all types of wildlife.

This is the lower level room. It is a larger room that, in addition to the beds listed, has a large ping pong table and 50" Flat screen HD TV on an articulating arm, so no matter where you're at or what you're doing in the room, you can be watching something too. The futon folds out to be a queen size bed. It is larger than normal futons which are normally a "full" size bed.

Entertainment:

DVD Player

Game Room ...

Games ...

Ping Pong Table

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo ...

Television ...

Toys ...

Video Games ...

Video Library ...

Outside:

Terrace ...

Barbecue ...

Ski & Snowboard ...

Suitability:

Long-term Renters Welcome

limited accessibility

Attractions:

churches

playground

restaurants

water parks

Leisure Activities:

antique hunting

bird watching

Boating

horse riding

Miniature golf

outlet shopping

photography

scenic drives

Shopping

sight seeing

sledding

walking

Wildlife Viewing

Sports & Adventure Activities:

Cross Country Skiing

cycling

fishing

fly fishing

freshwater fishing

golf

hiking

hunting

ice skating

Kayaking

mountain biking

mountain climbing

mountaineering

rafting

Rock Climbing

ski

Snowboarding

Snowmobiling

caving

swimming

water tubing

whitewater rafting

Notes:

We provide linens and towels and a clean home. Although we do clean the home between guests, it is expected to be returned in the rented condition at time of departure unless other arrangements have been made. If sheets and/or towels are not washed, please leave the sheets at the end of each bed and the towels at the bottom of the lower level steps. Verify all sheets and pillow cases are present before leaving.

Private, peaceful place in a good area

This is a nice home and the host was pleasant. I do recommend it, though I have some minor complaints and suggestions for improvement. The game room had crumbs all over the couch and floor (I expect more from a $100 cleaning fee). Directions to the house could be clearer. Guests also have to haul their trash to a remote transfer station, which was closed on the day we checked out. The host might want to notify guests of these hours so they don't waste a trip. The host gave plenty of helpful information on other things, though, especially about local services, and was friendly and easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay overall.

Review Submitted: Aug 9, 2017

Date of Stay: Aug 2017

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks for the review. Sorry for the inconveniences you faced during your stay. We take a lot of pride in providing a clean and comfortable vacation home and were upset to learn that we missed cleaning the futon. We will be sure that does not happen again!
Directions to the home can be challenging if using GPS. That is why we provide each of our guests with a map of the association. Certain roads are blocked by the association, to limit traffic through it. In the past, when they opened those roads, the traffic increased dramatically, taking away from the peaceful tranquility that we go there for. When you get to the house once, it is very easy to then go to and from.
As discussed, regarding the transfer station, we completely agree and wish there was some other way to dispose of the trash. Unfortunately, that is set up by the township and the only way to do it. The hours are listed on the transfer card and arrangements were made for you to leave the trash at the home.
We are glad you did enjoy your stay, other than those items listed, and hope you'll consider renting again. We strive for a five-star stay for all of our guests, and hope to have the opportunity to make a better impression if given the chance!

great place

after finding the right road to get us there it was an awesome time. great location. lovely house.

Review Submitted: Jul 10, 2017

Date of Stay: Jul 2017

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks for the review! Yes, between GPS not working properly in the association and the barricades in the development, it can be tricky to find the house, but once you find it, it really is easy to get to and from. So glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again!

Great woodsy retreat

My friends and I had an excellent time staying at the Hummel's home for the weekend. The house was in pristine condition and the property was spacious as well as private. Kerry was my main point of contact this trip and she was very accommodating. She responded to all my questions and messages very quickly.

The location was perfect as it was right off the turn pike, and only about 10-15 minutes away from every place we wanted to visit. I highly recommend this rental for a weekend getaway.

Review Submitted: Jun 19, 2017

Date of Stay: Jun 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks for the great review and thanks for taking care of our home like it was your own. We look forward to having you again!

This is a secluded home that backs up to Hickory Run State Park. It is centrally located to multiple ski resorts, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, paint ball, lake swimming, boulder fields and so much more.